Apple’s standard iPhone could finally have display Android phones have had for years

Apple ’s standard iPhone next year could finally have display that even cheaper Android phones have had for years. Corroborating previous leaks, a new report has claimed iPhone 17, alongside a new Air variant, will feature 120Hz refresh rate on its display – a functionality that Apple introduced to iPhones with 2021’s iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models.

According to an ET news report, citing an industry source, 120Hz ProMotion display will be standard across entire iPhone 17 lineup, likely coming next year. Apple could use LTPO screens on standard iPhone 17 models for smooth animations and scrolling. report said it would allow users of iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air to enjoy same viewing experience as users of Pro models.

After launching it on top-end iPad Pro model, Apple brought display techlogy – which enables a high refresh rate with automatic granular adjustments – to iPhone. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max were first devices to ditch 60Hz OLED screens for ProMotion Super Retina XDR displays. That was way back in 2021, so when standard iPhone models did t get screen upgrade, customers anticipated 2022’s iPhone 14 would get 120Hz displays. However, Apple did t make shift even with this year’s iPhone 16 – which still use 60Hz screens. 120Hz ProMotion display has been exclusive to Pro models since its debut in 2021. latest report claims it could change next year.

current standard iPhones use LTPS screens, which have a fixed refresh rate. On or hand, LTPO displays are more advanced and have ability to refresh content at different rates. It can go to as low as 1Hz or as high as 120Hz in case of iPhone. That means iPhone can offer smooth animations in games or when scrolling a website for maximum display performance, but save battery at same time by reducing refresh rate when higher ones are t required.